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As a world leader in technology systems, this company provides comprehensive memory solutions and pushes for advancements in a broad range of applications and industries including automotive, client, mobile, medicine and data centers. Data-driven insights help keep them at the leading edge, while reducing costs and allowing for a rich user experience to improve daily… Read more »

Founded in 1923, Hasbro is a toy and game company with a mission to connect generations of fans through storytelling and play. It is an absolute delight to work with a 100 year-young company that has weathered the ups and downs of business and delivers entertainment, wonder and joy to millions of households daily. The… Read more »

DB Financial Investment (former Dongbu Securities) was founded in 1982 in Seoul and has now grown into one of the major securities firms and investment banks in South Korea. The SL+A team was tasked with the primary objective of creating a space that could provide enhanced premium experiences for exclusive VIP customers. Extensive research on… Read more »

SL+A Group strives to improve the communities we serve and our projects are a great reflection of the unwavering commitment to this mission. Tucked away in the heart of Sukhumvit, a diverse multinational district of Bangkok, our design team transformed an area spanning approximately 284 square wah (1,136 square meters) into an extraordinary private family… Read more »

Facing escalating real estate costs against an ambitious growth plan in the region, coupled with the pandemic and hybrid ways of working, Pru Life UK is moving away from multiple traditional agency offices in Manila. To do so, they enlisted the services of The Instant Group to navigate and achieve this change seamlessly. Instant helped… Read more »

The rich and storied culture of Chongqing dates back more than three thousand years to ancient times and blossomed through renowned eras of prosperity, innovation and economic development. Strategically located inland amongst lush mountains and flowing rivers, the city serves as an important connecting hub for a plethora of major modern industries from manufacturing to… Read more »

Setting sail on the voyage of becoming the best in quality and service, Hapag Lloyd has a long history of excellence that spans more than 175 years. Today, the shipping and logistics company operates in 137 countries with employees working in over 400 offices around the world. The Japan office in particular was recently in… Read more »

For over a century, a pioneer in the beauty industry has shaped the way society embraces self-care and empowered people from all walks of life to feel confident in who they are. SL+A was pleased to offer this company a complete overhaul of their office headquarters located in Taipei 101 – the tallest building found… Read more »

  Situated in the bustling metropolitan area of Hong Kong, a place of serene peacefulness encompassing wonderful elements of nature can be found nestled in between the multitude of high-rise buildings and commercial spaces. It was a real pleasure for SL+A Hong Kong to provide interior design services to assist in achieving the vision of… Read more »

Polestar’s first showroom in Korea, aptly named “Destination Seoul,” can be found in Hannam-dong, Itaewon since the grand opening in December 2021. With a goal of building a sustainable society through high-performance electric vehicles, this Swedish brand prides itself on utilizing design and innovation to accelerate the move towards a more environmentally conscious mode of… Read more »

As a leading Fortune 500 company at the forefront of information and technology, DELL Technologies has a diverse global team with unique perspectives. The company is committed to human progress driving digital transformation, but recognizes that everything starts with supporting and focusing on the people who work at DELL. With that mission in mind, our… Read more »

Tucked in the interlocking roads of Kota Damansara stands a vibrant 20-storey building that effortlessly brushes the skyline. It stands proud in this township with both sides flanked by residential and commercial buildings and also boasts a large golf course that complements the scenery with fresh greenery. It is within this stellar building – named… Read more »

As a solutions provider for corporate, institutional, commercial, leisure, and retail projects, we are proud to serve the community as a long-standing trusted creative partner. This year marks the 50th anniversary for Steven Leach Group and we are celebrating by paying homage to our storied history by taking a little walk down memory lane. Representing… Read more »

After several successful collaborations in the region, SL+A Tokyo was invited to establish the new headoffice for BMW Japan that follows the ConnectedWorks ethos started in 2017. This flexible, individual and sustainable work environment organizes the new headquarters on a single floor plate and serves to connect thousands of associates from around the world to… Read more »

SL+A Taipei strongly believes that creative young minds and new talent can bring a fresh perspective and different way of thinking to our group. In partnership with Chungyuan University in Taiwan, Steven Leach Group Taipei is immensely proud to sponsor the Student Design Excellence Awards (SDEA). Since 2009, we have recognized the importance of encouraging… Read more »

Our client, Knorr-Bremse, is a world leading supplier of brake systems and other safety-critical components for rail and commercial vehicles from Germany. The company decided to move to a new office and create a fundamentally different office environment, which caters for the requirements of hybrid working and high flexibility while at the same time providing… Read more »

The success of technology companies in recent years comes down to the passion and drive of the founder along with the superb dedication of the start-up, with everyone working towards a common solution. At Tomofun, the goal was to solve a very specific problem that pet owners faced each day and the team let loose… Read more »

For many, another spin around the sun symbolizes a fresh beginning — a time of resolutions, commitments and enthusiasm. For Steven Leach Group celebrating our milestone 50th year, it is an exciting time for us to appreciate our past and make plans for an even brighter future. 2022 marks the perfect opportunity to revisit the… Read more »

As online platforms for wealth management become more sophisticated, the financial industry needs to evolve and be innovative in the management of customer assets. The global trend towards digital banking justifies the introduction of smart offices and it is influencing the way companies set up their daily workflow. Known as the tallest skyscraper in the… Read more »

A breakthrough innovator with origins in Silicon Valley, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) is a name recognizable across the world. Steven Leach Group is pleased to showcase our latest creative collaboration with the tech giant that has truly changed lives through technological advancement. This project is located in Dalian, a major port city in the Liaoning province… Read more »

This global financial leader is located in the Central Business District of Hong Kong at Three Exchange Square. SL&A Hong Kong is delighted to have the opportunity to collaborate with this global financial leader. This 22,000 sf. redesigned office is by far the highlighted work of Steven Leach Hong Kong office. During the early planning… Read more »

With many of our projects, clients enjoy the professionalism and quality of services provided by SL+A Group after working closely on a collaboration together. Back in mid-2019, Steven Leach Kuala Lumpur had the opportunity to work with a multinational company for their KL office relocation and redesign project. The process of working together was very… Read more »

Of the twelve districts in Taipei, Taiwan, BeiTou is the northernmost district replete with mountains, meadows and beautiful rivers. Alongside the ethereal beauty of the BeiTou landscape, scorching steam via geothermal activity from deep within the earth supplies the naturally occurring hot springs with rich mineral waters touting excellent health benefits and a relaxing experience…. Read more »

In 2021, SL+A Bangkok embarked on a new journey to the next level, relocating our office to the edge of the CBD and the green lung of Bangkok, Thailand. Surrounded by Lumpini Park, the sports club and several mature embassy compounds, this setting is more pastoral and a welcome getaway from the cosmopolitan atmosphere of… Read more »

  Our SL+A team in Japan was assigned by the globally-renowned consulting firm A.T. Kearney to give a fresh new take on the interior design of their Minato-ku, Tokyo office in Japan. As with all other locations, the Tokyo branch office takes great pride in their professionalism, confidentiality and sustainable purpose when working with clients… Read more »

The automotive industry is on the cusp of a pivotal moment with the rapid pace of global driven digitalization. The strategy adopted by Porsche Korea Ltd. was designed to strengthen nationwide services while enhancing customer accessibility. Our driving force is not only to transform the experience of purchasing a vehicle, but to ensure that the… Read more »

Located on the third largest island in China, the Holiday Inn Shanghai Chongming is the perfect destination for an island getaway. Just off of the east estuary of the famous Yangtze River, Chongming Island has a natural beauty encompassing forests, lakes and wetlands teeming with wildlife. The team at SL+A Shanghai worked very closely with… Read more »

  Leading global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield approached SL+A Hong Kong to find a way to streamline their workflow and increase work efficiency. The SL+A Design Consultancy team’s winning proposal combined the existing offices into a single location for employees to collaborate on the many award-winning projects led by Cushman & Wakefield… Read more »

A joint effort between two offices across the globe, Steven Leach Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok came together to design a space envisioned by Gamuda Land for the new development of the Quayside Mall. During our first meeting, we learned that members of the Gamuda Land team were very impressed with an SL+A project located in… Read more »

AIA Sathorn prestigious site and office. AIA Sathorn Tower is a Gold certified LEED building completed in 2016 designed by the Steven J. Leach Bangkok. Located on Sathorn road, the heart of Bangkok’s business district, AIA Sathorn Tower is a distinctive Class A commercial office building of lettable space over 27 floors. Accessible from the… Read more »

The project is for the relocation of the Tokyo office of a biotech company headquartered at the US West Coast. The design goal was to create an “Employee-first office” to enhance working towards the company’s mission “To serve patients“. This background led us to create a human-centric environment in which employees could not only work… Read more »

KEB Hana Bank’s goal is to guide a new vision & strategy to the bank industry. KEB Hana Bank ‘Gold Club’ was a great example how an ordinary bank become transforming both in digital fields & retail branches. As the bank industry develops their digital formation to become more agile, customers loose interest in retail… Read more »

With the intense pressures of day-to-day life, there is a growing need for health and wellness to be at the forefront of our daily practice for well-being. In Bangkok Thailand, His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn Rama X reopened a popular attraction at the Suvarnabhumi Airport and named it the “Happy and Healthy Bike Lane” in September… Read more »

Relationship between the company and the nature Direct connection to nature The embodiment of nature is a strong theme of our client’s new office design. At the back and front house areas of the office, the panoramic view of the harbour allows the employees to have a spiritual connection to the natural light and water… Read more »

Central i-City Shopping Centre is a six-level, 940,000 square-foot retail space that is a joint venture between i-City Properties Sdn Bhd (ICP) and Central Pattana Public Company Limited (CPN) of Thailand. Conceptualised to combine both Thai and local (Malaysian) knowledge and culture to create an experience that is fresh and unique for Malaysians. This project… Read more »

Agoda, global digital platform, had recently expanded their Taipei office, designed by Steven Leach Group. Nestled in the heart of Taipei, the project was developed with a concept of origami as a touch of Taiwan culture, combined with Agoda’s colours to reflect the travel platform’s mission – hassle-free and fun. Agoda’s new office is now… Read more »

Climate, craftsmen, history, and time … are the mythical elements that turn water, malted barley and yeast into highly prized Scottish whiskies. Angus Dundee Distillers PLC, is one of the largest whisky distributors in Scotland and they also own 2 famous award winning distilleries; Tomintoul, situated in the prestigious Speyside Glenlivet region, and Glencadam located… Read more »

In the spirit of collaboration and providing seamless cross-border services, SL+A Group is proud to continue to forge relationships and offer support to our worldwide partners. At the start of this project, our SL+A Kuala Lumpur and SL+A Tokyo teams worked together to ensure the fundamental concepts and design ideas were successfully implemented. With the… Read more »